When the Iran war began, the nightmare scenario seemed straightforward. Iran had effectively choked the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. Around one-fifth of global oil flows through the waterway, and the disruption threatened to … Continue reading Bailing the World Out: How China Won the War in the Middle East Without Even Fighting
The current confrontation between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz has evolved into something larger than a regional military standoff. It is now an economic pressure campaign, an energy crisis, a test of global alliances, and … Continue reading A Chokepoint Without an Exit: Strait of Hormuz Today
On 26 September 2025, Ladakhi educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) after protests in Leh over statehood and constitutional safeguards turned deadly, leaving four people dead and dozens injured. The curfew, internet … Continue reading The Leh Arrest and what it signals
Historically, a conflict has often been described as armed confrontations primarily occurring between independent nations. According to this perspective, warring nations can cease hostilities at their discretion while maintaining their sovereignty. However, the situation surrounding the Gaza war presents a … Continue reading War or Genocide? Analyzing Controlled Starvation as a weapon in Gaza
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